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for each ice-making cycle.
Rattling noises may come from the flow of the refrigerant or the water line. Items stored on top of
the ice maker can also make noises.
The high-efficiency compressor may make a pulsating or high-pitched sound.
Water running from the water tank to the evaporator plate may make a splashing sound.
Water running from the evaporator to the water tank may make a splashing sound.
As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your ice maker.
You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan. During the harvest cycle,
you may hear the sound of ice cubes falling into the ice storage bin.
When you first start the ice maker, you may hear water running continuously. The ice maker is
programmed to run a rinse cycle before it begins to make ice.
Preparing the Ice Maker for Long Storage
If the ice maker will not be used for a long time, or is to be moved to another place, it will be necessary
to drain out all of the water in the system.
1. Allow all of the ice cubes have been ejected from the evaporator of ice maker.
2. Turn off the unit, and unplug the power cord.
3. Drain out all of the water inside the unit according to section “
Water Drainage
”. When all of the
water has been drained out, to install back the water drain pipe of the water tank..
4. Disconnect the water drainage pipe to the main drain pipeline or floor drain, plug on the drain cap
again.
5. Drop the door open to allow for circulation and prevent from molding and mildewing.
6. Leave the power cord disconnected until ready to reuse.
7. Dry the interior & wipe the outside of the unit.
8. Put a plastic bag on the unit to resist out dust & dirty.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operations, unplug the ice maker from
the main power supply electricity. (EXCEPTION: Ice maker self-cleaning program).
Do not use any alcohol or fume for cleaning or sanitizing of the ice maker. It may cause
cracks on the plastic parts.
Ask a trained service person to check and clean the condenser at least once a year, in
order to let the unit work properly.
This appliance must be cleaned by use of a water jet.
If the ice maker has been left unused for a long time, before the
next use it must be thoroughly cleaned. Follow carefully any
instructions provided for cleaning or use of sanitizing solution.
Do not leave any solution inside the ice maker after cleaning.
